Where to find explosive powder in Baldur’s Gate 3

There’s a lot to explore in Baldurs Gate 3’s The ultimate destination for your journey is not the depths of the ocean, but rather, it’s the Grymforge. When you arrive, you’ll learn that True Soul Nere is trapped in a mine collapse and you need some explosive powder — specifically Smokepowder Satchels — to get him out. You’ll need to talk to him for the “Travel through the Underdark” quest, and finding out he’s trapped starts you on the “Free True Soul Nere” quest.

When you find the Cave-In in the Grymforge, your character might even bring up explosive powder as an option, but you probably won’t have any, let alone the two you need to free Nere. When you find the Cave-In in Grymforge, your character might even bring up explosive powder as an option. But chances are that they won’t have any. Baldur’s Gate 3The guide will show you two Smokepowder Saddles that are not far from each other.

Where to find (more) explosive powder in Baldur’s Gate 3’s Grymforge

As soon as you enter the Grymforge area, go to the north-east side of the docks. You’ll find some Duergar there tossing dead Deep Gnomes into the water. South of the Duergar, along the right (east) wall, you’ll also see a small Metal Door. It’s time to get through.

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You will be making Perception Tests (based on Wisdom), as your group heads to the rear of the small room. Two things may come to your attention: Collapsed ArchwayThe a Button. Both serve the same function — to get you into the hidden room to the south. You can become a small creature and sneak through if you are a Druid. All others can simply push the button to walk through.

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Inside the secret room, you’ll find a chest to loot and then Two Smokepowder Satchels Grab them both and bring them to the south-east corner. Grab them and bring them to the collapsed tube.

Using Baldur’s Gate 3 Smokepowder Satchels to free Nere

You can throw at the tunnel collapsed. Smokepowder Satchels are just inventory items. Throw it to the Cave-InYou can find it in the southeast corner of Grymforge. You’ll have to follow up your throw with something to set it on fire — like a Fire BoltThe following are some examples of how to use Produce Flame You can also call it Cantrip Arrow of Fire. Just give the rest of the workers time to run away or you’ll start a fight.

True Soul Nere can be a bit of a douche, so it’s possible that you will end up fighting with him and the other Duergar. What’s important here is getting the Broken Moonlantern — which is the broken version of an item you’ll use to reach the Moonrise Towers — from him or his body.

More information about the courses in Baldur’s Gate 3Consult our guides on Barbarians, Bards, Clerics, Druids, Fighters, Monks, Paladins, Rangers, Rogues, Sorcerers, Warlocks, Wizards, etc. If you’re stumped by the choice, consult our guide on what class to start with.